Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 913: Election Laws - As enacted, requires a three-judge panel to hear any civil action in which it is alleged that a proposed charter amendment ordinance that is to be submitted to qualified voters at an election is in violation of the Constitution or state law; prohibits an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality from being placed on any ballot if the amendment is in violation of the Constitution or state law. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 20, Chapter 18.

In committee Last action April 29, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 249

Plain-language summary

HB 913 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Election Laws - As enacted, requires a three-judge panel to hear any civil action in which it is alleged that a proposed charter amendment ordinance that is to be submitted to qualified voters at an election is in violation of the Constitution or state law; prohibits an amendment to the charter of a home rule municipality from being placed on any ballot if the amendment is in violation of the Constitution or state law. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 20, Chapter 18. Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 249.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Kevin Vaughan (Republican).